We’ve Got The Cocktail Recipe Round Up You’ve Been Looking For

At the top of every episode, the hosts of the Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast sip on a new fancy drink.
And somehow, we’re already halfway through 2025 already. Don’t miss this round up of our favorite cocktail recipes shared on Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast episodes recorded so far this year. We’ve got a drink for for just about everybody, whether you like something sweet and bubbly, or something with a stronger kick.
And just a reminder – we share the links to every cocktail recipe in the show notes of each individual episode posted on heelsdownmag.com. Cheers!

Episode 132: Lychee Mai Tai
We heard that lychee is the cocktail ingredient of 2025 and we ain’t mad about it. This sweet and easy-to-eat fruit combines all the right flavors in this unique take on the classic Mai Tai. We promise you’ll love it.

Episode 133: Le French
Fresh off a trip to the Paris in February, Justine brought back this light and bubbly champagne-based cocktail which is certainly meant to put you in a French state of mind. Easy to make a home or order out at happy hour, it’s delicious.

Episode 134: St. Paddy’s Day Mint Martini
This listener-submitted recipe will get you in the mood for St. Patrick’s Day, or if you just like a classic mint taste, enjoy it any day of the year. It’s fun and festive one!

Episode 135: Velvet & Vice
You can’t go into Kentucky month (April) without having a classic bourbon-inspired cocktail. This Velvet & Vice beverage hits all the right notes and will get you in the mood for bluegrass and a weekend of horses, that’s for sure.

Episode 136: Michigan Mule
With the start of spring, we’re celebrating the kick-off of the Traverse City Horse Shows season with a cocktail inspired by the land of the Great Lakes. This fun and local take on a classic Moscow Mule is bound to make you a diehard cherry fan.

Episode 137: Sante Fe Sunset
Ellie made a trip out to the American West and came back with a delicious drink inspired by the desert. You’ll love this fun modification to a mimosa. We swear!
If you’ve got a drink recipe to recommend for the show, feel free to post it in our private Facebook group just for listeners, the “Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Lounge” or you can always send us a mail bag by emailing us at [email protected]. Cheers!
